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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.64, 1,545.60 and 726.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.64, 1,545.60 and 726.98 is: 1,002.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.64 : 1,545.60 = 726.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.64/1,545.60 = 726.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.64x = 1,545.60 × 726.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.64x = 1,123,620.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,620.29/1,120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.66

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